By Region

Washington apple forecast predicts return to normal with exceptional quality

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) is characterizing this year's harvest as a promising outlook. The association is projecting the 2024 apple harvest at 124 million forty-pound boxes. The estimate signals a return to... more »

New research projects funded to boost rootstock resilience for California grape growers

The California Grape Rootstock Improvement Commission (CGRIC) has approved funding for five new research projects aimed at supporting the state’s viticulture and grape nursery industries. The projects focus on various challenges facing grape growers, including... more »

Grants for farmers: Part 1: Grant listings

Are there grants for farmers? Yes! Read on to see several directories of the grant programs that farmers can apply for. Each listing has links for numerous grants as well as details on how and... more »

Ohio State University hosts Berry Field Night for experienced and novice growers

Ohio State University South Centers will host the Ohio Berry Field Night on Aug. 28 from 5 to 9 p.m. The event, to be held at 1864 Shyville Road, aims to provide both novice and... more »

Grand Rapids tree fruit update from MSU

Cooler temperatures in the Grand Rapids region this week are aiding fruit reddening, with nighttime lows dipping into the 50s and 60s. While Tuesday morning brought rain and potential thunderstorms, the rest of the week... more »

Michigan Apple hosts 2nd “Handpicked” social media summit

The Wolverine State recently hosted its second annual Handpicked Social Media Summit. The Michigan Apple Committee-sponsored event was July 30 in Sparta, Michigan. The summit brought together seven leaders in the Michigan apple industry to... more »

UF IFAS offers fruit growers food safety education

The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is offering remote and in-person food safety trainings. Below is a listing of educational opportunities that UF IFAS has scheduled. In-person Produce Safety Alliance grower... more »

The success of Burger’s Farm stems from generations of a hands-on approach

Burger’s Farm is a 135 year- old working farm in Drums, Pennsylvania, owned and operated by the same family for five generations. The first generation to settle here started as a carpenter, general merchant and... more »